Attachment-based Therapists in Fort Wayne, IN

In the moments, when you feel stuck, unsafe, or overwhelmed; I'm here to help. My goal is to work alongside you as you interact with your own inner strength, self-worth, and capacity for love as you grow toward the best version of yourself. Perhaps trauma, an eating disorder, or depression has made you feel disconnected, lonely, and empty. My work with individuals, families, and found families helps people to reconnect, or connect for the first time, with themselves, with others, and with the world around them as their true, authentic selves.

Life is a journey of discovery, and I love helping my clients embrace the journey. My hope as we journey together is to discover ways to redeem the pain and unlock its hidden strengths. Whether you struggle with depression, trauma, anxiety, marital conflicts; or need help with parenting, blended families, relationship issues, premarital counseling, or divorce recovery, I can help.

I believe that treatment is most helpful when provided in a safe environment that is free of judgments and filled with compassion and respect. I believe the majority of our troubles stem from our upbringing and the relationships we've had in our life, past and present. In order to heal, it is necessary to explore this. This will take time and will be difficult. We will learn coping skills along the way to manage life's ups and downs in a healthy way.

Do you find yourself stuck in distressing emotional or relational patterns that you don't understand or can't seem to break free of? Do you feel as though you have an internal war with different parts of yourself that make it difficult to make decisions or see a clear way forward at times? Are there times you simply feel lost or like shame has the upper hand in your story? I love working with individuals who are interested in bringing healing to difficult or traumatic parts of their story so they can live more of life out of a place of freedom, authenticity, courage, and hope.

Feel distressed from the symptoms of anxiety and depression? Relationship issues have you feeling down? Do you want to learn the green flags of a healthy relationship and how to set and maintain boundaries? Struggling with suicidal and/or intrusive thoughts? Tired of not living your best life? You deserve more!

The word psychotherapist is greek and means "Healer of the Soul". When you come into my office, I will not label you with anxiety, depression, addiction or any other disorder. You will hear me ask questions like: How is your addiction protecting you from pain? What do you not feel when depression numbs you? Once you witness and heal the wounds of your soul (you can also call it trauma), the symptoms (the 'disorder') can disappear. If you are interested in having a deeper understanding and awareness of your emotions, I will help you to develop a relationship with yourself that is characterized by curiosity, respect and compassion.

As a therapist, I partner with the person I am working with and we collaboratively explore options that may fit your needs and bring you where you want to be, and how you want to be in your life. I am available for TeleHealth Sessions throughout Colorado. If you are wanting to tackle issues such as Addiction, Codependency, Trauma, Sexuality, Unmanageable Stress and Anxiety, Gambling, ADD/ADHD, Feeling Intimidated by a Life Transition ("What is next?") or Feeling Stuck and wanting to make Personal or Career Changes we may want to meet. I use Brainspotting, talk therapies, and a variety of other treatment methods like CBT, MI, & DBT.

I work with clients who feel stuck and overwhelmed by negative experiences (traumas). Trauma often manifests as physical symptoms you don't understand or emotions that shut you down when you least expect it. Maybe you feel numb or can't seem to stop feeling too much. Difficulty with memory and attention are often side affects of a person trying to mange life under great amounts of stress. Feelings of overwhelmed, anxiety, depression, and irritability, anger and even physical pain are our mind's way of saying something is wrong.

I completed a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University. I work within an attachment framework to help her clients gain awareness of the patterns they display in their relationships and guide them towards healthier strategies and connections. Within the area of attachment science, I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy where couples, families, and individuals learn new ways of interacting. I assist couples to reconnect and overcome areas of conflict, including infidelity, hurtful communication and/or past relational wounds.

At times it feels like life is tossing you around. Whether it's something that happened in your past, current circumstances that feel impossible to overcome, or fears of the future, I believe it's possible to heal and to grow with resilience. Imagine what it would be like to feel happy again, to recognize the person looking back at you in the mirror, and to feel like you are in control of your life. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to be heard and validated, challenged and empowered - a space to show up exactly as you are.

The path to healing is a spiritual, physical, and psychological process. Utilizing an integrative approach, my goal for every client is to help them discover healing through an intimate relationship with Christ. Together, I will walk with you as you discover areas in your life; in your thought processes and in your relationships, that require understanding, encouragement, and awareness in order to arrive at true healing.

I specialize in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression and personality disorders and work primarily with adults and adolescents. My approach is strengths-based, person-centered and sees the client as the expert in their own experiences. It is my belief that therapist and client are in equal partnership with the goal of empowering people to take control of their lives. There are so many reasons people go to therapy, but at the center of every struggle and success is fundamental self-worth. The life you want starts with the belief you deserve it. You can learn more about me and my approach at wildwellcounseling.com.

You’re probably here looking for a therapist because there are parts of your life you wish could be better. Are you tired of feeling stressed, depressed, and anything but blessed? Do you need support during a transition time in your life? Is your child having difficulties in school, at home, or with friends? Do you feel sad and wish you knew why? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything to be a better parent but nothing you do is working? I’m here to help! As a licensed mental health counselor. I offer individual and family therapy to help you and your family reach their goals.

At Dynamic Growth Counseling LLC, our ideal clients include those who have tried multiple therapies without success, feeling disillusioned about the process, as well as first-timers to therapy seeking a lasting solution. They face issues like life transitions, relationship challenges, and mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and addiction. Our unique approach focuses on psychodynamic therapy, offering insights into the emotional underpinnings of their experiences—such as anger on the surface with underlying sadness, or sadness on the surface masking deeper anger.

As a counselor, I've come to learn and deeply believe that "healing" isn't about erasing our pain and avoiding the things that make us uncomfortable—it's learning to transform our relationship to our pain, and finding new ways to interact with this challenging, unpredictable world we're all part of. Whether it's navigating burnout and overwhelm, trying to move forward from trauma, or learning how to love and be loved more deeply, I believe we're all just trying to do our best with what we've got, and that the right set of helping hands at just the right time can make a whole world of difference.

At some point in life, everyone experiences something that is incredibly difficult to process and cope with. As a society, we often feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and defeated in our everyday lives. My greatest joy in being a therapist is helping others find peace and comfort in the chaos that our world brings us. The relationship I strive to have with the people that I serve is based on trust, unconditional positive regard, and mutual respect. I work with people in addressing a variety of issues/challenges including anxiety and depression management, grief, trauma, life transitions, women's issues, and relationship issues.

I am a trauma informed practitioner who works within a system's theory basis with a focus on your strengths. Areas of focus are relationship work, trauma work, and empowerment. I work with individuals, couples, and families to build a sense of strength for you to build your future on. We all have troubles in our past, I want to partner with you to build the skills that will make your future what you want it to be.

Are you in need of counseling to help with marriage and family problems, mental health, or problematic sexual behaviors? If so, I’d like to invite you to consider me as you search for a therapist.